Lewiston, ME - The Thomas College Field Hockey team traveled to face Bates College on Tuesday evening, falling to the Bobcats, 0-1, at Campus Ave. Field. The Terriers battled defensively throughout the contest, keeping Bates off the scoreboard through the first three quarters.
How It Happened:
- Bates came out with pressure early, earning four penalty corners in the opening quarter.
- Eliya Drummond was called into action early, making two saves in the first quarter to keep the game scoreless.
- The Terrier defense continued to hold strong, keeping Bates off the scoreboard through the opening 15 minutes.
- Bates continued to control possession in the second quarter, but Drummond and the Terrier defense kept the Bobcats from finding the back of the cage.
- Thomas entered halftime tied with Bates, 0-0.
- The third quarter saw Bates continue to create opportunities, but Drummond made another key save to keep the game scoreless.
- With 15 minutes remaining, the game remained deadlocked at 0-0.
- Bates finally broke through with just over 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, scoring at the 49:42 mark to take a 0-1 lead.
- Thomas looked for the equalizer late, with Samantha Thebarge recording two shots in the final quarter.
- The Terrier defense continued to battle, but Bates held on through the final whistle to secure the 0-1 victory.
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What's Next:
- The Terriers will return to action on Saturday, September 19, when they travel to face Skidmore College. Game time is scheduled for 12:00 PM in Saratoga Springs, New York.
